shadcn/ui Has a Free API You're Not Using

shadcn/ui is not a component library — it's a CLI that copies components into your codebase. But most developers just use npx shadcn add button and miss the powerful customization APIs. The Free APIs You're Missing 1. CLI — Intelligent Component Installation # Add component with all dependencies npx shadcn@latest add dialog # Add multiple at once npx shadcn@latest add button card input label # See what would be added (diff mode) npx shadcn@latest diff dialog # Update component to latest version npx shadcn@latest diff The CLI resolves dependencies, adds required packages, and never overwrites your customizations. 2. components.json — Full Customization { "$schema" : "https://ui.shadcn.com/schema.json" , "style" : "new-york" , "rsc" : true , "tsx" : true , "tailwind" : { "config" : "tailwind.config.ts" , "css" : "src/app/globals.css" , "baseColor" : "zinc" , "cssVariables" : true }, "aliases" : { "components" : "@/components" , "utils" : "@/lib/utils" , "ui" : "@/components/ui" , "lib" :